Praesidus A-11 Pacific FrontvsSternglas Sedius
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
A-11 Pacific Front
Sedius
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
47mm
Thickness
n/a
8mm
Water Resistance
100m
highest
50m
MSRP
$320
$301
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Seiko VH31
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front features a 38mm sandblasted stainless steel case with 100m water resistance and a quartz movement. Its dials are made from original Willys MB jeep hoods, revealing layered paint through a blasting treatment. The watch is priced at $595. On balance, reviewers highlight the unique dial construction as the Praesidus A-11 Pacific Front's most compelling feature.
The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, offering excellent value with a pleasing wearability due to its case shape and slender lugs. Owners and reviewers highlight the smooth-sweeping seconds hand from the Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement and the double-domed sapphire crystal. Legibility is crisp on the blue-on-white dial, though some find the black dial variant less so. The Sternglas Sedius is considered an affordable, classy, and trendy option for those seeking a sector dial watch with a good price-performance ratio, though it lacks a date complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.
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